Overview
The Accounting degree is awarded by the University of Buckingham in recognition of the successful completion of a course of supervised research, the results of which show evidence of originality and independent critical judgement and constitute an addition to knowledge.
Features
- This programme is available in either full-time or part-time mode (3 years full-time and 6 years part-time).
- Students are registered initially for the degree of PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), although their status is probationary until the first Annual Review has taken place, normally between 12 and 18 months from first registration.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Applications should be accompanied by a 3000-word research proposal outlining a brief introduction of the specific area of study, referring to the current state of knowledge (i.e. what research has been done to date) and any recent debates on the subject, research philosophy and desirable methodology to be applied along with the completion plan.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree with Honours (to UK standard) of First or Upper Second (2:1) Class.
- Applicants are also expected to hold a relevant Masters degree in finance, accounting or a cognate subject area.
- Normally we require performance at a distinction level, including any dissertation component or equivalent carried out.
- Professional qualifications other than a Bachelors Degree and/or relevant and appropriate experience may be taken into account for entry to a PhD programme.
- Professional qualifications are examined on their merits and may strengthen the case for entry.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International (non-residents): 27,264 AUD / year (approximately 14,500 GBP / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 15,544 AUD / year (approximately 8,267 GBP / year)
Living costs
Buckingham, United Kingdom: 1,241-2,143 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Accounting.
Available Scholarships
- The Desborough Bursary - Grant 5000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified (University of Buckingham, Buckingham, United Kingdom)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 (U.S. government)
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 (ServiceScape)
- ACES Scholarships - Grant 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 (ACES Education Fund)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Grant 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based (Junhua Li)
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based (Boustany Foundation)
- Amberscholar Scholarship - Grant 6000 USD, Deadline: 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based (Amber Scholar)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based (IvyPanda)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 (Voice Talent Online)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based (Salvado Law)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Grant 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based (Anonymous Hope Fund)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship - University Bids - Grant 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified (UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO))
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Grant 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified (IELTS from 6 to 9)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Grant 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme)